https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-plans-100-bil-starbase-in-louisiana-end-of-an-era-in-floridaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-plans-100-bil-starbase-in-louisiana-end-of-an-era-in-floridahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-plans-100-bil-starbase-in-louisiana-end-of-an-era-in-florida#u49875Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:56:57 +0000SpaceX is planning a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, described as the biggest launch site on Earth. The facility, referred to as Starbase Louisiana, will serve as a campus for launching Mars-bound Starship spacecraft. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and transform Louisiana wetlands into a self-sustaining spaceport. This development signals a shift in SpaceX operations, with some reports indicating this move marks the end of an era for the company's presence in Florida.Why it mattersThe Starship program is the primary vehicle for SpaceX's goal of reaching Mars